Roll Reducer Available for Ford Taurus
It is normal for 2008 Ford Taurus vehicles built before Nov. 28, 2007, to roll while stopped on a slight incline when in drive or reverse and without the brake applied. There is a new calibration that will improve the hold capacity on a slight grade and improve the ability to creep in drive and reverse. Customers should be advised that using the brakes is still the best way to avoid rolling on an incline.
Reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration using IDS release 52.4 and higher.
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